Self-monitoring of blood glucose in type 2 diabetes: patients' perceptions of 'high' readings

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2013 Oct;102(1):e5-7. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2013.07.011. Epub 2013 Aug 28.

Abstract

Among 207 non-insulin using patients with type 2 diabetes in Tayside, Scotland, who self-monitored blood glucose, we present evidence that many are tolerant of higher blood glucose levels than are clinically advisable; this may explain the lack of empirical evidence for the clinical benefits of self-monitoring in this group.

Keywords: Blood Glucose Monitoring; Type 2 diabetes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring / psychology*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / blood*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Perception*